Device and method for delivering shape-memory staples

A device for delivering shape memory staples, the device comprising;

• a handle;
• and
• a delivery portion coupled to the handle, the delivery portion comprising retention walls for retaining the staples within the delivery portion in an elastically deformed configuration and further comprising release apertures for releasing the staples to adopt a deployed configuration based on their shape memory;
• wherein the release apertures extend in a slight spiral relative to a longitudinal axis of the delivery portion.

A device for delivering shape-memory staples, the device comprising:

• a grippable portion comprising a first actuator;
• a delivery portion coupled to the grippable portion, the delivery portion comprising retention walls for retaining the staples within the delivery portion in an elastically deformed configuration and release apertures for releasing the staples to adopt a deployed configuration based on their shape memory, wherein the delivery portion is configured to cause one end of each staple to protrude from the delivery portion in response to actuation of the first actuator;
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• a domed portion located at a distal end of the delivery portion and movable between a proximal position, in which an apron at an open end of the domed portion fits around a delivery tip of the delivery portion, and a distal position, in which the apron is positioned distally of the delivery tip to allow protrusion of the one end of each staple from the delivery tip.

A device for delivering shape memory staples, the device comprising:

• a grippable portion;
• a delivery portion coupled to the grippable portion, the delivery portion comprising retention walls for retaining the staples within the delivery portion in an elastically deformed configuration and release apertures for releasing the staples to adopt a deployed configuration based on their shape memory, wherein the delivery portion is configured to cause one end of each staple to protrude from the delivery portion in response to actuation of the first actuator;
• and
• a head portion positioned at a tip of the delivery portion, the head portion being retractable in a proximal direction to cause the tip to flare outwardly.